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THE UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF SOIL-CEMENT MIXTURES

Accession Number:

00231526

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Abstract:

TESTS MADE WITH SOIL-CEMENT CYLINDERS FROM SANDY LOAM, SANDY CLAY LOAM OR A CLAY LOAM AND 5, 7, 9, OR 11% OF CEMENT AND CURED FOR 28 DAYS INDICATED THAT (1) THE INITIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF A SOIL HAVE MORE EFFECT UPON THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF A SOIL-CEMENT MIXTURE THAN ANY OTHER FACTOR, (2) INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF CEMENT IN A GIVEN SOIL FROM 5 TO 11% PRODUCES A GREATER INCREASE IN COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH THAN DO THE FACTORS OF VARYING DENSITY AND VARYING MOISTURE CONTENT.

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Vol 21, pp 493-505. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.

Monograph Accession #:

01490426

Language:

English

Authors:

Watson, J D
Allen, H
Reagel, F V
Hicks, L D
Catton, M D
STANTON, T E

Editors:

Crum, Roy W

Publication Date:

1942 (approximate)

Serial:

Highway Research Board Proceedings

Volume: 21
Publisher: Highway Research Board

Media Type:

Digital/other

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Subject Areas:

Geotechnology; Highways

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Aug 15 2004 2:41AM

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